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2024 University and College Research, Teaching, and Mentoring Awards
May 6, 2024
Congratulations to the LSU Chemistry faculty who were honored at the University Faculty Awards Ceremony and the LSU College of Science Arthur R. Choppin Honors Convocation for their achievements and dedication to advancing research, enriching education, and providing invaluable mentoring.
Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award: Assistant Professor Noémie Elgrish
Dr. Marion D. "Soc" Socolofsky Award for Teaching Excellence: Senior Instructor Kandace Hurst
College of Science Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mentoring Award: Professor Rendy Kartika
LSU Chemistry Student and Alum Awarded Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
May 2, 2024
LSU Department of Chemistry graduate student Estefania Armendariz-Gonzalez and alumna Macallister Davis were named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or NSF GRFP, award recipients for 2024. Discover more about Estefania's and Macallister's academic paths and career aspirations.
Elgrishi Receives LSU University Faculty Award
Congratulations to LSU Chemistry Assistant Professor Noémie Elgrishi on receiving a 2024 Alumni Association Rising Faculty Research Award. The award is part of the LSU University Faculty Awards and recognizes assistant professors who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and a significant impact through their published research.
Dr. Elgrishi's research has already made significant waves, with twelve journal articles, including a paper in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Her practical guide on cyclic voltammetry, published in the ACS Journal of Chemical Education, has achieved a remarkable reach with 950,000 downloads and is paving the way for future scholars in the field.
Learn more about Dr. Elgrishi and her extraordinary achievements in research and scholarship at LSU.
The Element of Perseverance: A Woman's Journey in Chemistry
Discover the remarkable story of LSU Chemistry alum Dr. Charmaine Bienvenu Mamantov (BS 1956). Her journey defied the norms of her time and paved the way for women in chemistry today. Dr. Mamantov’s journey inspires, highlighting the significance of mentorship, support, and bravery in following one’s passion.
In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor James Traynham
March 20, 2024
With great sadness, we share the news of Professor Emeritus James Traynham's passing. Professor Traynham joined the LSU Chemistry faculty in 1953 and had a long and distinguished career in teaching, research, and administration. He contributed to the success of countless students' personal development and careers, helped shape a successful department and institution, and shared the history of LSU Chemistry. | Obituary
Murray Selected as Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
Roy Paul Daniels Professor of Chemistry Kermit K. Murray has been selected as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors. Professor Murray is a leader in developing mass spectrometry instruments and has passed on his passion for innovation to the next generation of scientists through mentorship. Learn more about his achievements.
LSU Hosts Third Annual 'You Be The Chemist' Challenge
March 11, 2024
LSU hosted a third annual regional 'You Be The Chemist' Challenge, with six teams from two local middle schools competing in the rigorous but fun chemistry competition.
Assistant Professor Víctor García-López and the Gordon A. Cain Center for STEM Literacy organized the regional competition in collaboration with the Capital Area STEM Network. Multiple chemistry students and staff volunteered for event activities. | Learn more
Transforming Chemistry Exams with Artificial Intelligence
March 5, 2024
In graduate school, cumulative exams serve as a rigorous method for evaluating a student's comprehensive understanding of the material covered throughout an academic program. A group of LSU Chemistry graduate students recently experienced a unique twist on this traditional assessment format.
For an inorganic chemistry cumulative exam, Professor Les Butler incorporated an innovative approach by allowing the use of ChatGPT 4 to solve chemistry problems. Discover the students' reactions and thoughts on this innovative examination method and learn how it mirrors a broader trend of students embracing technological advancements in academia | Learn more
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